Companies seeking to participate in the IDEABOOST community and programs should be growth-oriented Canadian startups that are building technology platforms and products for the digital entertainment industry. Co-productions and joint ventures between Canadian and non-Canadian companies are also eligible, provided that the Canadian team member is the one who submits the application to IDEABOOST.

Examples of eligible working prototypes or beta versions of product include:

Selection for participation in both IDEABOOST Network Connect and Accelerator begins with an online application form. Companies will be selected based upon a range of criteria at the sole discretion of the IDEABOOST jury and executive team.

Among the factors considered are: clear articulation of product vision and problem being solved, size of market, quality and track record of the team, market traction, growth potential.